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Metra's Install Bay active hybrid HDMI cables are a great way to go when you have a long cable run between a 4K source and your 4K TV — even up to 260 feet! These cables support the maximum 18 Gbps bandwidth provided by the HDMI 2.0 standard, and they're rated for in-wall use. They can handle the latest advances in video technology, including 4K Ultra HD and HDR content.

Hybrid design + active processing = zero signal loss

Metra's Install Bay active hybrid HDMI cables are a great way to go when you have a long cable run between a 4K source and your 4K TV — even up to 260 feet! These cables support the maximum 18 Gbps bandwidth provided by the HDMI 2.0 standard, and they're rated for in-wall use. They can handle the latest advances in video technology, including 4K Ultra HD and HDR content.

Unlike conventional copper-based HDMI cables, these hybrid cables divvy up the signal-carrying duties among four fiber optic conductors and seven copper conductors. The other advantage of these cables is the "active" part — the built-in signal processing chip. It helps ensure that your signals travel from source to display with no loss or interruption. The cable is self-powered, drawing 5V via the HDMI connection to the source device, so no external power supply is needed.

These Metra cables are thin, lightweight, and flexible — their small bending radius of 45mm makes connections in tight spaces possible. The cables have labeled connector ends to reduce installation error (there's only one correct way to hook them up).

Metra Install Bay Active Hybrid HDMI Cable

Great! This product did the trick for my linking my 4kTV, DirecTv & Apple 4K. I HIGHLY recommend this product. Using this cable vs the older HDMI I was formally using has peaked the performance, clarity and color accuracy. It is the solution. Should you choose to buy - you'll be extremely satisfied.

Metra Install Bay Active Hybrid HDMI Cable

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Features

Hybrid Active HDMI/Optical Cable: This active hybrid
cable contains both fiber optic and copper cores terminated by a HDMI connector
on each end. It allows you to transmit HDMI signals long distances without an
external power supply. With an advanced optical engine
embedded, this hybrid active HDMI/Optical cable provides full HDMI signal
integrity and supports a maximum data rate of
18Gbps.

HDMI 2.0b: The active hybrid HDMI/Optical cable is terminated with a
gold-plated HDMI type-A connector on each end and fully complies with the HDMI
2.0b specification. The HDMI 2.0b specification means that it will support data
rates up to 18Gbps, video resolutions up to Ultra HD 4K/60Hz (4:4:4) with 48-bit
color depth (16-bit per channel), as well as lossless HDMI audio formats like
Dolby True HD and DTS-HD. It also supports bi-directional EDID, as well as HDCP
1.4 & 2.2 communication. In addition, the cable is compatible with ARC, HEC, CEC,
and Ethernet-over-HDMI.

Directional: This active hybrid cable can only
be used in one direction. The HDMI type-A connectors are marked with "Source"
and "Display". Each HDMI type-A connector must be plugged into the correct port
to avoid signal loss. Make the appropriate connections with your Source and
Display device turned off.

Note: Do not use any intermediate cables or adapters between the
connections, as the signal transmission performance maybe attenuated.

Passive Power: The active hybrid HDMI/Optical cable is designed for
use with the +5V passive power, supplied through pin 18 on the HDMI connection
from the source device. This +5V connection, as well as powering the internal
fiber optic module, is also carried through to the other sink via a full
standard copper connection. Make sure that your source device is capable of
delivering more than 500mA.

CL3 Rated: The active hybrid HDMI/Optical cable
features a UL rated CL3 approved PVC jacket for safe
in-wall use. It is intended for indoor use only; do not use
it outdoors (contact with moisture must be avoided under all circumstances). The
PVC jacket is also lightweight, flexible, and has a small diameter.

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Website and price.
[ M Oct 01, 2018 ]

This product was highly recommended by several technicians
[ James Sep 24, 2018 ]

Because that was the recommended cable to run 50 ft HDMI to my TV in order to get 4k.
[ VISHTASP Dec 09, 2018 ]

To replace a wireless hdmi adapter.
[ Gabriel Nov 25, 2018 ]

price and recommendation from advisor
[ Shaft Nov 16, 2018 ]

I ordered another HDMI premium cable for my setup. It was about 35ft long. The connection between my PS4 Pro and AVR to the projector was about 41ft in total. The picture was black and only audio came through. After troubleshooting I figured that maybe the length was the problem with the copper based HDMI cable. Time to give fiber a shot.
[ Alejandro Nov 13, 2018 ]